Rihanna Performs First Concert in Eight Years at Pre-Wedding Party in India

The artist performed a total of 19 songs for the lavish celebration.

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Rihanna hit the stage at a lavish pre-wedding event in India to perform her first concert in nearly eight years.

The artist flew to Jamnagar, India to take part in the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, the son of multi-billionaires Mukesh and Nita Ambani and daughter of Encore Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. CEO Viren Merchant and entrepreneur Shaila Merchant. Rih performed a total of 19 songs on a full stage with backup dancers, including hits like “Umbrella,” “Diamonds,” Work,” “Stay,” “All of the Lights,” “We Found Love” and “Bitch Better Have My Money,” to name a few. The celebrations took place over a number of days and entertained almost 1,200 guests including Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Ivanka Trump and more.

“I love India,” Rihanna said after her performance. “The show was the best. I haven’t done a real show in eight years.”

Watch clips of Rih’s performance below.

 

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